Tag Archives: Scotland

Secret Dumfries – a wee taster from Mary Smith

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith: I thought I’d be fully back in the blogosphere by now. Last week I’d written up all the chapters for Secret Dumfries and most of the ‘Did you know…?’ boxes leaving only the acknowledgements and bibliography … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, reblog | Tagged new book, Ospreys, Scotland, stone circle | 5 Comments

Still writing – Mary Smith

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: I thought I’d take a wee break from my self-imposed blogging and social media embargo to let everyone know I’m still here. I’ve really missed reading posts and being on Facebook, but have to admit … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged deadline, Dunfries, history, neew book, Scotland, sculpture | 5 Comments

My house makes me sick – Barb Taub #humor #decorating #mother

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: What’s your January superpower? A cautionary tale (with whisky, astonishing quantities of used tissues, and a really disgusting Issue…) I just wanted to check in with all of you and let you know why I dropped off … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged humour, island life, renovation, Scotland | 4 Comments

Caisteal nan Coin Duibh – ‘the Castle of the Black Dogs’ by Jo Woolf

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Hazel Tree: Ten minutes’ walk from the hazel grove (described in my previous post) brought us alongside a field of rough grass and bracken that rises quite steeply to a natural rocky outcrop. Built into the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, reblog | Tagged archaeology, Argyll, brochs, Caisteal nan Coin Duibh, Castle of the Black Dogs, duns, hill forts, history, Iron Age, Scotland | 2 Comments

Twisted history…

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I enjoy research. For a writer, this is obviously a good thing. I love following an obscure reference to its source or delving into the past in search of what, for want of a better word, could be called ‘the … Continue reading →

Posted in consciousness, History, The Silent Eye | Tagged Braveheart, cinema, consensus, history, Hollywood, perception, perspective, Scotland, truth | 8 Comments

Apologies…

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It has been a busy few weeks, and in some ways, not the best in my personal history. It had begun with a very sick car just days before we were to go north. The last-minute repair really did go … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Music, mystery, Photography, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, travel | Tagged Derbyshire, fire dance, folk dance, Mister Fox, Scotland, traditional dance, yorkshire | 73 Comments

Maiden Mother Crone, Part 3 – Balance by Helen Jones

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The next morning I woke early and went to breakfast – to find several of the group already there, including our guide. We hadn’t realised we were staying at the same place, so it was a nice surprise to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, History, Photography, Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, The Silent Eye | Tagged Anne Rochford’s grave, Christchurch stone circle, Inverurie, lunar standstill, midmar, recumbent circle, Scotland, standing stones, stone circle | 6 Comments

Maiden, Mother, Crone – Part 2 – Easter Aquhorthies by Helen Jones

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: I realise that Wednesday is usually my day to wander. However, I’m also writing up my weekend with The Silent Eye. So, I’m combining the two and taking a wander to Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Solstice of the Moon, The Silent Eye | Tagged Easter Aquhorthies, Inverurie, lunar standstill, Scotland, standing stones, stone circle | 1 Comment

Nothing happens by chance – Barb Taub

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: “My life experience has taught me nothing happens by chance. Even the idea of the ball in a roulette game: it’s not chance it ends up in a certain place. It’s forces that are at play.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sacred sites, Solstice of the Moon | Tagged Scotland, stone circle, Wordless Wednesday | 3 Comments

Solstice of the Moon – Maiden, Mother, Crone by Helen Jones

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Helen Jones shares the first part of her experience at the Silent Eye’s Solstice of the Moon weekend: When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.’ I should have expected it, really. It was, after all, a Silent Eye … Continue reading →